Stabbing at Penn Station Leaves 5 Injured

Jeenah Moon/ReutersOne person is in custody after a stabbing incident at New York City’s Penn Station left five people injured just after 7 p.m. on Sunday night. A senior law enforcement official who spoke to NBC New York said that the person, who is believed to have mental health issues, was taken into custody by Amtrak police. While the investigation is in its early stages, the official said there do not appear to be any signs of terrorism. The New York City Fire Department said that of the five people injured in the incident, one was seriously injured, two were moderately injured, and two others suffered minor injuries. All five victims were taken to a nearby hospital. Sources who spoke to ABC News said that none of the injuries appeared to be life-threatening. NYC Emergency Management has issued an advisory urging people to avoid the area, and traffic delays, road closures, and significant disruptions are expected around Penn Station as emergency operations continue. The incident took place on the eve of Game 3 of the NBA Finals, which will be held at Madison Square Garden directly above Penn Station, and at which President Donald Trump will be in attendance.Read it at NBC New YorkRead more at The Daily Beast.